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Giggles and Grins Daycare

Whiting, IN · Lake County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
, Whiting, IN 46394
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
Infant-Twelve
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
1

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Contact Information

📞 (219) 256-4278
Whiting, IN 46394
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✓ Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Jan 1, 2025
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care

Reviews

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Ananomyus
2017-09-26 22:59:12
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She doesn't do do anything with the children but just sits there and watches t.v. all day. She has the older children watch over the others and doesn't feed them well

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About the Provider

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Giggles and Grins Daycare is a Licensed Home in WHITING IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of Infant-Twelve; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information: PTQ Level 1;

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2025-12-18
Tools under cabinet in kitchen and in closet area that would be accessible to children. 2025-12-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(d)(1)
Caregiver shall store implements and tools, including, but not limited to: power tools
Licensing
2025-12-18
Provider CPR/FA expired in November and needs to get re-certified 2025-12-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers
Licensing
2023-12-18
A household member needs a MRO drug screen. A staff member has a drug screen that is not MRO verified. 2024-01-03
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.5(a)(1)
A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for: the provider
Licensing
2023-12-18
In the bathroom, under the sink, behind a child deterrent, there are items that say, "keep out of the reach of children". Items that say this must be under lock and key or physically out of the reach of the tallest child enrolled. Deterrents do not count as locks. 2024-01-03
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1)
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies
Licensing
2020-11-05
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers 2020-11-05
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5)
Universal Precaution Training is over a year old
Licensing
2020-01-22
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies 2020-01-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1)
Bedroom doors were not locked
Licensing
2020-01-22
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. 2020-01-22
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12)
Could not locate 2019 vaccination record

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